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Since it is the last soccer game of the season, I thought I better get some pictures of Maddy in action on the soccer field. I've been horrible this year in taking pictures and video at both soccer and football. I just hate it because I feel like I miss the game while filming because I'm concentrating on getting the perfect shot, which I never get. Also, whenever I think about filming, I get there and realize that the video camera isn't charged or the batteries are dead in the camera. Regardless, as you will see below, I was lucky enough to get some great shots of her game today. I will try and be better next Spring. Although soccer is Maddy's least favorite of her extracurricular activities, she has enjoyed a good year. She loves her coach Mike Jensen and has here good friends, Megan, Emma, and McCall on her team. I have been proud of her for sticking out the year even on weeks where she didn't really want to. It has been fun watching her improve little by little each year. The first year it was all about the color of shirts which luckily, were pink! The next couple of years, she loved that you got a drink and a treat after each game because you don't get that at dance. And then the most recent years, it's been all about the friends. Even though Lindsee and Olivia moved to a comp team this year, Maddy has continued to play and enjoy being with her other friends. We will stay tuned to see what she decides after the Spring session is over. But for now, we're proud of you, Sis!

Spring Sports

Although it doesn't seem like Spring has quite made it here yet (since it has been snowing today!), I thought I better summarize the sports we have enjoyed this Spring.
First of all - KJH Track. Jake ran in the 100m, 200m, and 400m this year and did great! He improved his personal time each week. Pictures below are from the final track meet of the year at Viewmont. They're not great but it's not easy to capture someone in motion, unless you're a professional photographer (or at least know what you're doing.)

As you can see from the long-sleeved Under Armor - even though it was sunny, it was still a very brisk day.

LOVE this picture of Jake! Isn't he so handsome, sweaty and all?

Now on to Soccer. Jake, of course, had a great year. He was on Coach Roberts team again and enjoyed playing after forfeiting the Fall season for Football. His coach has always been supportive of both of Jake's sports and Jake loves the workout the Spring season gives him. As you can see above, he is the light blue team #6.

Jake in action (almost). Like I said, I am not a professional photographer but I sure try!

And now on to Maddy's Soccer. Her team was called the Strikers and they had red shirts. She was #5 this year and her coach was Mike Jensen (and Fuhriman.) Soccer isn't Maddy's favorite sport (she likes Dance better) but she loves being outside, playing with her friends, and enjoying treats after the game. She continues to improve each year. It's so fun to see all these cute girls together. Most of them have played together since they were little. Unfortunately, several are moving on to Comp Soccer so this will be their last time on the field together. But they won their last game so it was a great way to end the year!

Look at that stride!

And finally, I had to capture this sweet moment of my 2 soccer players practicing together. Jake was trying to be the good brother and teach Maddy some of his "moves." I will miss these times!